the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
CavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The "Tilly Winn Caves,?" for example; likewise "Durdle Dhor," or "Durdle Door."
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading _On Shore in Lulworth Cove._--Odd names on this Southern coast.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading _On Shore in Lulworth Cove._--Odd names on this Southern coast.
D'OR
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From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
Dhor
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From this reading The "Tilly Winn Caves,?" for example; likewise "Durdle Dhor," or "Durdle Door."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The "Tilly Winn Caves,?" for example; likewise "Durdle Dhor," or "Durdle Door."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "DUE SOUTH!"
Durdle
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From this reading The "Tilly Winn Caves,?" for example; likewise "Durdle Dhor," or "Durdle Door."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The "Tilly Winn Caves,?" for example; likewise "Durdle Dhor," or "Durdle Door."
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading Who was MATILDA WINN; familiarly styled "TILLY"?
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The "Tilly Winn Caves,?" for example; likewise "Durdle Dhor," or "Durdle Door."
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _On Shore in Lulworth Cove._--Odd names on this Southern coast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
LEGENDnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
in like or similar manner
From this reading The "Tilly Winn Caves,?" for example; likewise "Durdle Dhor," or "Durdle Door."
Lulworth
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From this reading _On Shore in Lulworth Cove._--Odd names on this Southern coast.
MATILDA
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From this reading Who was MATILDA WINN; familiarly styled "TILLY"?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading _On Shore in Lulworth Cove._--Odd names on this Southern coast.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
not divisible by two
From this reading _On Shore in Lulworth Cove._--Odd names on this Southern coast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _On Shore in Lulworth Cove._--Odd names on this Southern coast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The "Tilly Winn Caves,?" for example; likewise "Durdle Dhor," or "Durdle Door."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading _On Shore in Lulworth Cove._--Odd names on this Southern coast.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "DUE SOUTH!"
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _On Shore in Lulworth Cove._--Odd names on this Southern coast.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading Who was MATILDA WINN; familiarly styled "TILLY"?
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The "Tilly Winn Caves,?" for example; likewise "Durdle Dhor," or "Durdle Door."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _On Shore in Lulworth Cove._--Odd names on this Southern coast.
Tilly
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From this reading The "Tilly Winn Caves,?" for example; likewise "Durdle Dhor," or "Durdle Door."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who was MATILDA WINN; familiarly styled "TILLY"?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An old fisherman mending his nets,--he is evidently "_The_ Cove of Lulworth Cove,"--gives me the following tale, which I set down as the LEGEND OF TILLY WINN AND DURDLE D'OR.
which person or people
From this reading Who was MATILDA WINN; familiarly styled "TILLY"?
Winn
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From this reading The "Tilly Winn Caves,?" for example; likewise "Durdle Dhor," or "Durdle Door."
