Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

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From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

the superior of an abbey of monks

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

in addition

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

in ancient times; long ago

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

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From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

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From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

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From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

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From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

the quantity that a barrow will hold

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

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From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

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From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

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From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

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From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

plural of “celt” — a member of a European people who once occupied Britain and Spain and Gaul prior to Roman times

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

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From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

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From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

past form of “denominate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

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From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

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From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

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From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

the quality or state of being eligible

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

usually; as a rule

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

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From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

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From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

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From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

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From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

plural of “manufacture” — the organized action of making of goods and services for sale

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

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From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

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From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

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From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

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From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

unusual or striking

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

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From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

Identical; not different.

From this reading That Barach mouth, or Barrow mouth, and Barrow mouth wood is the same as that alluded to by the Four Masters, is evident from the legend of St. Bega, which places it in the same locality; and that the colony of Celts resided in the neighbourhood of the now _Celts_, or _Kell's Pit_, in the same locality also, is manifest from the name.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

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From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

not in physical motion

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

at the time that

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

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From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading That Whitehaven was anciently a place of resort for shipping appears from some particulars respecting it mentioned in those remarkable Irish documents, called the _Annals of the Four Masters_, much of which was written at the Abbey of Monesterboice, in the county of Louth--nearly opposite, on the Irish shore.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the account of the domestic habits and manufactures of the Irish, it is stated that their _coracles_, or _Wicker Boats_, their Noggins, and other domestic utensils, were made of wood called _Wythe_ or _Withey_, brought from the opposite shore of _Baruch_ (i.e. rocky coast) and that a small colony was placed there for the purpose of collecting this wood.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As to the "town and haven of Whitehaven" included in the gift to "St. Bees Abbie," its eligibility as a fishing ground, when the tides ran nearer the meadows than at present, would doubtless attract the attention of the monks of St. Bees; and the fact of its being denominated _Whittofthaven_, _Quitofthaven_, _Wythoven_, _Whyttothaven_, _Whitten_, &c., in the register of St. Bees and other ancient records, evidently shows that it is a place of greater antiquity than has generally been ascribed to it; and some fragments of tradition, still extant, seem to countenance this opinion.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Denton (MS.) speaking of Whitehaven or White-Toft Haven, says "It was belonging to St. Beghs of antient time, for the Abbot of York, in Edward I.'s time was impleaded for wreck, and his liberties there, by the King, which he claimed from the foundation, to be confirmed by Richard Lucy, in King John's time, to his predecessors."