used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The bay that it faces is singularly beautiful, almost landlocked, and of a depth sufficient to shelter a fleet.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its bold headlands are crowned with the ruins of gray castles that were once the strongholds of the clans of the MacLeans and the MacDonalds.
ARMADAnounUS /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/
a large fleet
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The bay that it faces is singularly beautiful, almost landlocked, and of a depth sufficient to shelter a fleet.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
fearless and daring
From this reading Its bold headlands are crowned with the ruins of gray castles that were once the strongholds of the clans of the MacLeans and the MacDonalds.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Its bold headlands are crowned with the ruins of gray castles that were once the strongholds of the clans of the MacLeans and the MacDonalds.
clansnounUS /klænz/
plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading Its bold headlands are crowned with the ruins of gray castles that were once the strongholds of the clans of the MacLeans and the MacDonalds.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading Its bold headlands are crowned with the ruins of gray castles that were once the strongholds of the clans of the MacLeans and the MacDonalds.
deep-seaadjective
of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading The bay that it faces is singularly beautiful, almost landlocked, and of a depth sufficient to shelter a fleet.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The bay that it faces is singularly beautiful, almost landlocked, and of a depth sufficient to shelter a fleet.
feudsnounUS /fjuːdz/
plural of “feud” — a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The bay that it faces is singularly beautiful, almost landlocked, and of a depth sufficient to shelter a fleet.
GaelicadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪlɪk/
relating to or characteristic of the Celts
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
GALLEONnounUS /ˈɡæliən/
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Its bold headlands are crowned with the ruins of gray castles that were once the strongholds of the clans of the MacLeans and the MacDonalds.
headlands
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its bold headlands are crowned with the ruins of gray castles that were once the strongholds of the clans of the MacLeans and the MacDonalds.
HebridesnounUS /ˈhebrɪdiz/
a group of more than 500 islands off the western coast of Scotland
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
HighlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The bay that it faces is singularly beautiful, almost landlocked, and of a depth sufficient to shelter a fleet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its bold headlands are crowned with the ruins of gray castles that were once the strongholds of the clans of the MacLeans and the MacDonalds.
kilted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
landlockedadjectiveUS /ˈlændlɑːkt/
surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
From this reading The bay that it faces is singularly beautiful, almost landlocked, and of a depth sufficient to shelter a fleet.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
MacDonalds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its bold headlands are crowned with the ruins of gray castles that were once the strongholds of the clans of the MacLeans and the MacDonalds.
MacLeans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its bold headlands are crowned with the ruins of gray castles that were once the strongholds of the clans of the MacLeans and the MacDonalds.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
the force of workers available
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
MullverbUS /mʌl/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
on one occasion
From this reading Its bold headlands are crowned with the ruins of gray castles that were once the strongholds of the clans of the MacLeans and the MacDonalds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
raidedverbUS /ˈreɪdɪd/
past form of “raid” — search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Its bold headlands are crowned with the ruins of gray castles that were once the strongholds of the clans of the MacLeans and the MacDonalds.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The bay that it faces is singularly beautiful, almost landlocked, and of a depth sufficient to shelter a fleet.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading The bay that it faces is singularly beautiful, almost landlocked, and of a depth sufficient to shelter a fleet.
slewverbUS /sluː/
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
strongholdsnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊldz/
plural of “stronghold” — a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading Its bold headlands are crowned with the ruins of gray castles that were once the strongholds of the clans of the MacLeans and the MacDonalds.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The bay that it faces is singularly beautiful, almost landlocked, and of a depth sufficient to shelter a fleet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bay that it faces is singularly beautiful, almost landlocked, and of a depth sufficient to shelter a fleet.
TOBERMORY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its bold headlands are crowned with the ruins of gray castles that were once the strongholds of the clans of the MacLeans and the MacDonalds.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading THE ARMADA GALLEON OF TOBERMORY BAY Between the western Highlands of Scotland and the remote, cloudy Hebrides lies the large island of Mull on a sound of that name.
in or at the place that
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Near where Mull is washed by the Atlantic and the Sound opens toward the thoroughfares of the deep-sea shipping is the pleasant town of Tobermory, which in the Gaelic means Mary's Well.
belonging to which person
From this reading Along these shores and waters one generation after another of kilted fighting men, savage as red Indians, raided and burned and slew in feuds whose memories are crowded with tragedy and romance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its bold headlands are crowned with the ruins of gray castles that were once the strongholds of the clans of the MacLeans and the MacDonalds.
